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Moonbug and Spin Master, Preschool Industry Leaders Forge Alliance Across Licensing, Content Production and Media Management

Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, and Spin Master, a leading global children’s entertainment company, have announced an innovative, strategic global alliance based on a shared vision of creating exceptional kids’ content, products and experiences and making it accessible to audiences around the world. The agreement leverages the powerful capabilities of both companies and will maximize audience growth across a mix of product and content, encompassing licensing, content production and targeted media placement for some of Moonbug and Spin Master’s most iconic brands. This strategic alliance will focus on elevating the intellectual property (IP) of both companies, with Spin Master lending its global expertise in preschool product development and distribution as the global master toy licensee for two of Moonbug’s IPs, Blippi and Little Angel.  

FAO Schwarz Dazzles and Delights with Exclusive In-Store Experiences for Holiday Shoppers

FAO Schwarz, New York City’s most iconic toy store, unveils their dazzling holiday happenings, inspiring families and kids of all ages to embrace the wonder and awe of the holiday season. Surrounded by the festive Rockefeller Center, FAO Schwarz plays host to the ultimate holiday shopping destination, where shopping is actually full of fun and play! Unwrapping the magic of the holiday season, FAO Schwarz is packed with one-of-a-kind customer experiences, making a visit to the Rockefeller Center flagship store a must-do holiday tradition.

JAKKS Pacific and Authentic Brands Group Announce Long-Term Multi-Brand Agreement for Toys and Products

JAKKS Pacific, Inc (NASDAQ: JAKK), a world-leading toy and consumer products manufacturer,  announced a long-term agreement with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform. Through the agreement, JAKKS Pacific will design, manufacture and distribute an extensive range of innovative products inspired by Authentic’s portfolio of iconic brands. This includes Forever 21, Juicy Couture, Element, Roxy, Quiksilver, Prince and Sports Illustrated. The new products are planned to roll out in-store and online at key specialty and mass retailers across North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, commencing in 2024.

YuMe Toys Welcomes Ryan Kravontka as Global Marketing Director

 YuMe Toys (part of Maxx Group), a shining star in the world of toys and collectibles since 2017, is thrilled to announce the arrival of a marketing maverick, Ryan Kravontka, who takes the helm as Global Marketing Director. With a remarkable career spanning entertainment and media, Ryan is poised to bring a fresh perspective and a wealth of invaluable experience to propel YuMe’s growth well into 2024 and beyond.  Ryan Kravontka, formerly the Senior Director of Business Development and Strategy at the prestigious creative agency XX Artists (now part of Media.Monks), is a seasoned expert in crafting innovative solutions and global marketing strategies.

Kids Preferred Collaborates with Sesame Workshop to Bring Sesame Street Infant Toys to Families

American toy manufacturer Kids Preferred is collaborating with Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, on a new line of infant toys for families.  After wrapping up a successful exhibit at NY Toy Fair 2023 last week, Larry Presser, President & Chief Revenue Officer, announced this week the toy and gift manufacturer will create five Sesame Street licensed product lines: Infant Plush, Infant Developmental Toys, Soft Books, Jack in the Boxes and Wooden Toys. 

Canadian Toy Association Celebrates Industry Excellence with 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

The Canadian Toy Association (CTA) is pleased to announce the 2023 inductees into the Canadian Toy Industry Hall of Fame. Jon Levy, Founder of Mastermind, Paule Rancourt, Managing Director of KID Toy and Kelly Woon, Vice President of North America Sales of Funrise, will be showcased and awarded for their contributions to the industry on November 16, 2023, at the Hall of Fame Gala Reception and Dinner at the Mississauga Convention Center.

PMI Kids’ World Welcomes Mark Kingston as Lead of Licensing and Business Development

PMI Kids’ World, a toy company brimming with collectibles from some of the hottest brands, is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Kingston as the new Lead of Licensing and Business Development in an advisory role. An accomplished industry leader with over 24 years of experience in consumer goods, Kingston’s role will be invaluable to PMI’s growing catalog of in-demand licenses. Kingston’s track record of driving growth and innovation in the licensed consumer products industry comes at a pivotal time for PMI, who just this year added Pudgy Penguins, Piñata Smashlings, and Stumble Guys to their roster of coveted licenses, which has already resulted in explosive growth for the company while building momentum heading into 2024. As PMI veers into the preschool space, set to unveil a toy line based on the educational series Creature Cases next year, Kingston’s extensive experience in the pre-school demo will provide confident direction toward success.

Mego Toys Shows New 2XL Cobot, the Smartest Next Gen Interactive AI Toy Ahead of Holiday 2023

At Toy Fair New York, Mego, a name steeped in toy industry history, offered a first-time sneak peak of their groundbreaking creation – the 2XL Cobot (collaborative robot), that takes interactive family fun to unprecedented heights. The 2XL is being introduced by Mego2. The first creation of the partnership of Mego and D1srupt1ve Inc., Mego2 builds on the long tradition of Mego, with a special focus on game-changing NextGen Tech Smart Toys – incorporating D1srupt1ve’s M.A.G.I.C. technology at its core.

IMC Toys’ Kitoons Transforms as Distributor of Educational Content

IMC Toys, the leading company in toys and entertainment, announces an exciting shift in its content strategy. Kitoons, the umbrella brand that encompasses all of IMC Toys’ entertainment, is launching as a distributor of third-party content, transforming its platforms and channels, including YouTube, OTT, and social media, into powerful outlets for recently acquired high-quality educational series. The first distribution agreement has been made with Millimages, a prominent producer and distributor of children’s content, covering over 8 series for current and future Kitoons users. The first external series that Kitoons will feature is “Molang,” an exciting addition to its growing content library.